Laurel Lacher

Experience

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  University of Arizona

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1996

  Grad student
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  Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS)

  Jan 1994 - now

  Member
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  White Mountain Apache Tribe

  Sept 1996 - Sept 2002

  Senior Hydrologist

  Developed and managed Hydrology and Water Resources Program; oversaw establishment/resurrection of more than 10 continuously recording streamgaging stations; drilled exploratory and water supply wells; developed environmental and water resources policy.

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  GeoSystems Analysis, Inc.

  Jan 2001 - now

  Consulting Senior Hydrologist
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  Lacher Hydrological Consulting

  Oct 2002 - now

  Principal

  Since starting my own company in 2002, most of my work has centered on stream/aquifer interactions in the Southwest. My clients include Native American tribes, NGOs, small municipalities, and other government agencies. Water resources evaluation and development (well design and drilling supervision; environmental permitting; water resources policy development) were the foundation of my professional career, but more recently, my practice has turned more toward supporting water rights settlement/negotiation and integrated and groundwater modeling of river basins. My clients say that my ability to communicate highly technical material to lay audiences is one of the reasons for my success. I try to surround myself with smart folks who like to push boundaries in order to stay challenged and keep learning. Show less